Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 70200
Veterans: LGBT+ People
Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
Marie Goldman
Liberal Democrat — Chelmsford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that LGBT veterans are adequately informed about their rights and how to apply for compensation under the Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer
Al CarnsAs of 1 September 2025, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) had made payments of £8.3 million to 221 applicants. We have been prioritising payment to applicants who are terminally ill, over 80 and those in significant financial distress to ensure ...
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